Turning the Page on a Hidden College Barrier
Sometimes the difference between staying in college and leaving comes down to a single expense. For University of Mississippi Foundation CEO Wendell Weakley, that reality prompted a $50,000 gift designed…
A Passion for Accurate Journalism
A lifelong belief in the power of accurate journalism — and a personal connection to the profession — led Missy Pace Callero to support a new initiative shaping the future…
Giving Day 2026 Sets Participation Record
University of Mississippi alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends stepped up again during Giving Day 2026, with a record 3,223 gifts providing $1,789,552 for programs, scholarships and student opportunities. Spanning…
Political Science Department Named for Ray Mabus
Former Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus has been called "one of the outstanding public servants of our time." Now his legacy at the University of Mississippi is being acknowledged with the…
A Collective Effort
University of Mississippi alumni who are now partners and employees of Big Four accounting firm KPMG have made a collective gift of $125,000 to support construction of the new Patterson…
Helping First Responders
First responders — the highly trained professionals who stand ready to act in emergencies involving fire, accidents and crime — are being honored through a new scholarship endowment at the…